Chapter 41 Passing through Thunder Valley, chatting and laughing amidst the flying chariot…
On the road near the border of Thunder Valley in Jade Goose City, a dark-colored flying chariot drove by quietly.
Inside the carriage, Li Hongyi looked listless and lifeless.
But this is entirely his own fault.
Chang Yubai and Li Qingyun, who were seated inside the carriage, completely ignored his feigned death and quietly waited for the show to begin.
The destination of this flying chariot is not only Thunder Valley, but also the most famous sect in Thunder Valley, the Watchtower Sect.
That is, to go to Lian Wumiao's house.
Li Hongyi: I'm going to die, I'm going to die, I'm going to die...
Unfortunately, he couldn't escape; his only option was to obediently go and see Lian Wumiao.
Having wandered Guanwu for so many years, this was the first time Li Hongyi had experienced the thrill of a car crash.
But there is good news too: Chang Yubai and Li Qingyun are finally willing to accept him and agree to let him act together.
Congratulations!
Li Hongyi breathed a sigh of relief. This way, even if there was something wrong with Li Qingyun's cultivation, he could deal with it in time.
Especially Li Qingyun, who actually nodded in agreement. He thought that after this incident, Li Qingyun would harbor even more resentment towards him... He just didn't know why Li Qingyun looked at him with more tolerance. Li Hongyi thought for a long time but still couldn't figure out what he had done to deserve Li Qingyun's sympathy.
This brat is the type who doesn't care about other people's lives or deaths; logically, it shouldn't be this easy for him.
Surely they can't be using retreat as a tactic to advance while secretly plotting to cause trouble for themselves?
Li Hongyi was in a real bind.
He also tried to get to the bottom of things from Li Qingyun, at least the person involved would know the reason for their change of attitude.
But Li Qingyun didn't give him a chance at all. As soon as he got close, whether it was Li Qingyun or Chang Yubai, Li Qingyun would go straight to Chang Yubai and start complaining about him.
"Brother, look at him! He's trying to bully me again!"
Li Hongyi: "..." You're amazing, I'm not going to fight you.
Li Hongyi could only silently retreat to his seat, meeting the warning gaze of the White Emperor, and remain silent like a quail.
Li Hongyi: Heh.
These two are just making fun of themselves.
After being cynical for so long, Li Hongyi has finally become the one being played.
After about half an incense stick's time, Li Hongyi finally accepted the situation he had to face. His composure and energy returned, and his eyes kept glancing at Chang Yu and his apprentice.
He flicked his fingers and conjured a phantom butterfly, manipulating it to fly towards Li Qingyun.
[Dude.] Turns out this butterfly can communicate with its mind.
Li Qingyun, who had been keeping her eyes closed, suddenly opened them, her dangerous gaze sweeping over the illusory butterfly lingering on her shoulder.
[Don't worry, this thing can only chat, it can't read minds.]
But these words seemed even more suspicious, and Li Qingyun's dangerous gaze fell from Huan Die to Li Hongyi.
Li Hongyi awkwardly turned his head slightly, thinking that sometimes seeing too much wasn't a good thing.
[Do you know Jingyuan Stone?] Li Qingyun actually struck up a conversation.
[I recognize it. This thing isn't high-grade, and it's extremely rare; very few people have actually seen it. But I know that once this treasure is refined, it will possess an extraordinary ability—uh, you don't know, right? Well, I can't say now.]
[...] Li Qingyun's gaze held a hint of disdain.
That look seemed to say that Li Hongyi was just spouting nonsense and wasting time.
Li Hongyi wasn't annoyed by the glare; instead, he smiled and said, "Aren't you curious why your master and I know so much?"
[Master said I can't know too much.] Li Qingyun looked away.
If Li Hongyi only talks to him about these things, then Li Qingyun has no interest whatsoever.
Since Chang Yubai was convinced that knowing too much would lead to trouble, he certainly couldn't let Chang Yubai's worries come true.
It's just that I know less, but it's still better than leaving Chang Yubai.
[Haha, Lord White Emperor is indeed brilliant. I thought I was going to die at your hands this time.]
[Is this the question you've been going through all this trouble to ask?]
[...I suppose so. I'm more curious about what Lord Baihuang and you talked about; you don't look as dire as you did before.]
[Li Hongyi, are you looking for death?]
[That won't do. In the entire Guanwu, no one wants to live more than me.] Li Hongyi smiled broadly, but to Li Qingyun, that smile was really irritating.
"Brother," Li Qingyun gently tugged at Chang Yubai, "Am I really useless?"
Li Hongyi: ?
Chang Yubai: ?
Li Qingyun's performance continued; her lips were slightly pursed, and as she spoke, her aggrieved sob became more and more obvious.
“Li Hongyi said that I listen to you in everything and have no opinions of my own. But you know more than me, so what you say must make sense. How can I not listen to your advice? Brother, my opinion is to make the same decisions as you, but I've embarrassed you…”
When the conversation turned to more emotional parts, Li Qingyun even faked wiping away tears a couple of times, leaving her fingers completely dry.
Li Hongyi was still smiling, but he was very silent.
He knew he was doomed.
A barrage of punches soon landed on Li Hongyi's head. After finishing, Chang Yubai also felt disgusted: "Why did you provoke Xiaoyun again?"
Is Li Hongyi the type who keeps making the same mistakes and doesn't learn anything new?
Li Hongyi: ……
Li Hongyi did nothing but smile, never mentioning his purpose in deliberately provoking Li Qingyun.
Chang Yubai: "Forget it, you won't tell me even if I ask."
He could probably guess that Li Hongyi knew something about what would happen in the future, but Li Hongyi, like himself, saw a certain existence in the future as a burden. In order to live a carefree and happy life, forgetting Li Tiansheng was the best choice.
Perhaps Xiaoyun is also an indispensable point in Li Tiansheng's life, which is why Li Hongyi pays so much attention to her.
But he still reminded her: "I personally taught Xiaoyun. If you really want to solve the problem, you have to come to me."
The Yuanjue technique was not the kind of cultivation method that Venerable Qingyun should have had in his childhood, and the Yuanshu Nine Revolutions was something that Venerable Qingyun had spent nearly a hundred years of his life to complete.
He took it out too early, which has completely affected Xiaoyun's upgrade path, and this is indeed something that Li Hongyi should worry about.
The premise is that Li Hongyi is on Li Tiansheng's side.
Chang Yubai saw that he still had that forced smile, as if he didn't want to talk to him anymore, and began to doubt the possibility.
Is Li Hongyi really on the same side as Li Tiansheng?
This father, who is nominally related to Long Aotian by blood, doesn't seem to be looking forward to his son's arrival.
Speaking of which, what about Li Hongyi in the future?
"Lord Baihuang, are you finished fighting?" Li Hongyi awkwardly turned his head away, avoiding Chang Yubai's gaze. "Aren't you tired of standing?"
Chang Yubai: "..."
Chang Yubai: "Oh."
Never mind, Li Hongyi didn't seem to hate Li Tiansheng that much; everyone has their own troubles.
It's none of my business how a father and son behave.
Seeing him sit back down decisively, Li Hongyi breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Qingyun didn't forget to give him a mocking look, while Li Hongyi openly rolled his eyes at him.
He can't afford to offend them, so he can at least avoid them; he's definitely sticking with Li Qingyun.
There is also Chang Yubai.
This guy is too weird, we have to kill him.
But Li Hongyi was still puzzled. After Chang Yubai's collapse and escape, what exactly did he say to his beloved disciple? It actually made Li Qingyun abandon his reserved and arrogant demeanor.
Li Qingyun is now in a completely unleashed demonic form. In the past, he might have been concerned about his image when he attacked people, but now he directly turns around and complains to others to kill them!
It must have been incredibly difficult for her to maintain that facade. Li Hongyi mentally compared Li Qingyun's appearance before and after, and couldn't help but twitch her lips.
The phantom butterfly whispered a message: [Don't try anything with Master.]
[...You two, master and disciple, should talk things out. Whom can I possibly get close to these past two days?]
The flying chariot traveled for two or three days. During this time, every time he wanted to ask something, he had to first deal with Li Qingyun's pretentious attitude. This kid was like a gunpowder-fueled madman, determined to protect the master and disciple's little territory.
Sometimes, when Li Hongyi was pushed to the limit, he could only stand still and spew out a long string of words like a firecracker, catching Li Qingyun off guard.
But in the end, all he received was a silent "oh" from Chang Yubai.
Extremely frustrating.
But he has even more setbacks to face.
Lei Zhen Valley's Watchtower Sect still has a formidable sect leader waiting for him.
It makes you want to find a crack in the ground and die there.
Thunder rumbled, the flying chariot swayed wildly in the hurricane, and tiny raindrops gently pattered against the window sill.
Although the sky over Leizhen Valley was full of dark clouds, it didn't suddenly start raining or blowing winds. There could only be one possibility that could cause such a drastic change in the environment.
Li Qingyun opened the window, and Chang Yubai got up and went over. Li Hongyi curled up like a turtle, afraid that his face would be seen by the guests outside.
"Old Lei Long, what's the rush?" Li Qingyun said speechlessly.
"Your broken flying chariot won't reach Liaowangzong in another ten days, how can I not be anxious!"
The cultivators of Thunderwind City below probably never imagined that the Thunder Dragon God, the guardian beast of the Lookout Sect, would appear in the sky like this.
"Hehe, I sensed your presence from a long way off. Quickly put away this piece of junk, and I'll take you to find Miao'er!"
Chang Yubai: "You go away first and stop the rain. I don't want to get soaked."
Thunder Dragon God: "You still can't say nice things after all these years."
But the Thunder Dragon God obediently walked away.
Li Hongyi chimed in: "Miaomiao didn't come?"
He hid his head, but not his ears. Judging from Lei Longshen's words, Lian Wumiao didn't seem to have come with Lei Longshen to pick up the person.
"She is the head of the sect, and she cannot leave the sect even if she has a moment of leisure."
Lian Wumiao was much more serious than her irresponsible father. After becoming the sect leader, she worked diligently and never abused her cultivation and status. In addition, with Chang Yu's free fusion technique, Lian Wumiao could use the power of the Venerable Martial Realm with the help of the Thunder Dragon God, making her a true new Thunder Emperor.
In recent years, under her leadership, the Liaowang Sect has been thriving and has a bright future, so Lian Wumiao has no time to steal a moment of leisure.
Li Hongyi: "...Aha."
Good news, the execution has been postponed.
The bad news didn't take long to arrive.
"Young Chang!" Seeing that Chang Yubai had finished collecting the flying chariot, the Thunder Dragon God quickly flew over to catch him, but something felt off. "Why is there an extra one?"
Chang Yu threw a piece of candy at it, saying, "A gift."
Lei Longshen chewed and chewed, quite satisfied with the sweetness of the candy, but his brain didn't quite register it: "Huh? What gift?"
"A gift for Lian Wumiao," Li Qingyun added, her words laced with schadenfreude.
Thunder Dragon God: "..." I didn't understand.
Lei Longshen said, "Oh, a gift? I thought it was your new disciple. If you ask me, it's not a bad thing for a cultivator of your level to have more disciples. Li is already so powerful, he'll definitely graduate soon."
Now it was Li Hongyi's turn to mock Li Qingyun.
Li Qingyun promptly punched the shameless guy, then pulled Chang Yubai aside and skillfully complained, "Brother, look at what this old dragon is saying."
Thunder Dragon God: ? ? ?
Lei Longshen even had the mind to tease: "Hey, isn't this Xiaoyun? It's been years since I've seen you, but I still prefer the quieter version of you now that you've grown up."
Chang Yubai's face fell: "Take it back, or I'll take the candy back."
He finally managed to raise the original Xiao Yun, but why is this old Thunder Dragon still hoping for the unscrupulous deluxe version!
Thunder Dragon God: "...Tch."
They've been protecting their own for over a decade without fail.
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